Question 1

How do you convert centistokes to stokes?

Accepted Answer

Divide by 100. 1 cSt = 0.01 St = 10⁻⁶ m²/s. Motor oil: 5-50 cSt depending on grade.

Question 2

What is a stoke?

Accepted Answer

CGS unit of kinematic viscosity. 1 St = 1 cm²/s = 10⁻⁴ m²/s. Centistokes (cSt) more common.

Question 3

What's the difference between dynamic and kinematic viscosity?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic viscosity (Pa·s, cP) measures flow resistance. Kinematic viscosity (m²/s, cSt) is dynamic viscosity divided by density, used in flow calculations.

Question 4

How does temperature affect viscosity?

Accepted Answer

Liquids generally become less viscous (thinner) when heated. Motor oil ratings (like 10W-40) indicate viscosity at cold (W) and hot operating temperatures.

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